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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,432.96, 53,035.20 and 22,299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,432.96, 53,035.20 and 22,299.02 is: 30,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,432.96 : 53,035.20 = 22,299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,432.96/53,035.20 = 22,299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,432.96x = 53,035.20 × 22,299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,432.96x = 1,182,633,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,633,173.84/38,432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,771.32

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